Washington · United States
Sol Duc Hot Springs
Developed mineral pools sit within Olympic National Park’s forested Sol Duc Valley. A freshwater swimming pool adds a cooler option to the resort’s soaking pools.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
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Hot springs in Washington.
Washington’s hot-spring visits can involve long forest approaches or a developed resort stay. Confirm trail conditions, permitted access and any reservations with the linked operator or land manager.
4 places to discover
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4 venue records in this guide. Read each place’s admission and access evidence, then confirm current arrangements before travelling.
Developed pools and backcountry water are different trips
Sol Duc has seasonal, timed resort-pool sessions. Goldmyer needs a permit and a long approach. Olympic Hot Springs is an unmaintained wilderness destination beyond a vehicle closure, with untreated and untested pools. Choose the approach your group can complete.
Sol Duc Hot Springs · Goldmyer Hot Springs · Olympic Hot Springs
www.olympicnationalparks.com ↗ · www.olympicnationalparks.com ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.nps.gov ↗ · home.nps.gov ↗
Keep reservations and age rules attached to the venue
Goldmyer limits daily visitors, while Carson’s bathhouse and spa services are adults-only. Sol Duc’s posted fall season ends in early November. Check the intended date rather than transferring one venue’s availability to another.
Goldmyer Hot Springs · Carson Hot Springs · Sol Duc Hot Springs
www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.carsonresort.com ↗ · www.olympicnationalparks.com ↗ · www.olympicnationalparks.com ↗
Compare bathing and access in Washington.
Compare these 4 places by bathing format, admission and booking. Read each venue’s dated access notice and current operator information before choosing a visit.
| Place | Bathing experience | Entry and booking |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Duc Hot SpringsWashington | Shared developed mineral soaking pools | Paid entry Book a pool session through the operator; availability is limited. USD, checked 16 October 2026: 1.5-hour sessions $19 for ages 12+; $15 ages 4–11, seniors 62+, disabled or military visitors; under 4 free with limited pool access. Towel rental $5. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Carson Hot SpringsWashington | Shared communal mineral-therapy pool; Personal bathhouse tubs in gender-separated bathing areas | Paid entry Book bathhouse services or contact reception for pool admission. Therapy-pool day use: USD 12 plus tax Monday–Thursday or USD 17 plus tax Friday–Sunday. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Goldmyer Hot SpringsWashington | Shared hot-spring pools in a managed wilderness preserve | Paid entry Current-month permits requested by voicemail at least 2 business days ahead; earlier dates use a lottery. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. Shared-use Wednesday–Monday: USD 30 ages 18–64, USD 25 seniors 65+, ages 0–17 free. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Olympic Hot SpringsWashington | Open-air natural hot-water seeps in a wilderness setting | Paid entry A wilderness permit is needed for overnight camping. Olympic National Park entrance: USD 30 per private vehicle or USD 15 per pedestrian/cyclist age 16+, valid seven days. An eligible park pass can cover entrance. No separate bathing tariff is published on the reviewed hot-springs page. Official admission source ↗ · Checked Vehicle access restricted at Madison Falls; backcountry approach |
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Washington · United States
Olympic Hot Springs
Unmaintained hot-water seeps lie in the Elwha Valley wilderness. Reaching them is a backcountry outing rather than a drive-up resort visit.
Wild & naturalVehicle access restricted at Madison Falls; backcountry approach
Washington · United States
Goldmyer Hot Springs
A small wilderness preserve protects geothermal pools east of North Bend. Visitors travel on foot or mountain bike and carry their own supplies.
Wild & naturalPaid entry
Washington · United States
Carson Hot Springs
A historic bathhouse and communal mineral therapy pool form this Washington resort’s soaking offer. Some guest rooms also include mineral-water tubs.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
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Our Washington collection includes 2 natural-setting locations and 2 developed pools or resorts. Development type and entry fee are separate facts. Use the individual guides for specific access restrictions and reservation notes.
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